How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.
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The enduring power of the Omoro Sōshi
The Omoro Sōshi, a collection of some 1,500 songs written in the 16th and 17th centuries, is the oldest extant text in Ryukyuan literature and a veritable treasure trove of indigenous culture.